09/14/2017

WALKING THROUGH THE WORD - SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Ephesians 1:13 In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation-- having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise. (NASB)

In thirty years of marriage, my wife has taught me many things. Under her influence, I have come to appreciate such things as quilting and going to the theater. One of the things I have learned is how to can your own jelly and pickles. In the canning process, a key component is making sure the jar seals. The seal ensures what is in the jar will be good when you open it. I have learned to listen for the “pop” of seal.

Paul says the Holy Spirit is our seal. He is the one that guarantees that all the future promises of God – heaven, eternal life, etc. – will be ours. When we invited Jesus into our lives, the Holy Spirit takes us residence. He presence marks us as belonging to the family of God. We do not have to hope that we will make it to heaven, we can know.